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Viewing entries posted in 2021
Interview with Mark Wilkinson
4barsrest.com recently caught up with Mark Wilkinson to discuss the bands forthcoming online Whit Friday contest weekend as well as plans to ensure future generations will be able to find out more about how current band members managed to keep going through the Covid-19 crisis.
Foden's Publishing
Foden’s are pleased to announce the launch of their new publishing company, just in time for the return of live band rehearsals and performances this summer.
PlayAlong with Foden's
Foden's have announced the release of a 'free' resource entitled 'PlayAlong with Foden's' which gives players the opportunity to be accompanied 'virtually' by band members.
John Barber celebrates 25 years as Solo Trombone
John Barber, our long serving Solo Trombone player, celebrates 25 years with the band this year. To commemorate this milestone, John was recently interviewed by the 'British Bandsman' magazine where he talks about his time with the band - from the first rehearsal to his favourite memories and moments in...
Foden's Online Whit Friday
Ahead of our Online event on the 28th May, we are pleased to show the various trophies which are up for grabs in each section, plus a special trophy for the band with the ‘Best Presentation’
Foden's welcome Adrian Jarvis as a partner of the band
Adrian is an experienced brass repairer who has been based in St Helens since 2018 where he currently plays Bass Trombone with the Rainford Band.
Foden's saddened by the death of their former Band Manager and Historian
All at Foden's are extremely saddened to hear about the death of Allan Littlemore who was a lifelong supporter and previous Head of Personnel at Foden's Motor Works.
Foden's Virtual Concert, 19th February at 7.30pm
In normal circumstances, early February would see the band make our annual visit to Armagh, Northern Ireland - a relationship which has lasted 21 years!
Entries for the 2021 Online Whit Friday are now open!
Entries for the 2021 Online Whit Friday Championships on Friday 28th May are now OPEN!
For any conductor and every audience, Foden’s Band is a musical Magic Carpet. It continually takes the listener to places that few other ensembles rarely even approach
